“They saw their injured country's woe;
The flaming town, the wasted field;
Then rushed to meet the insulting foe;
They took the spear, - but left the shield.”
―Philip Freneau
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And by a prudent flight and cunning save A life which valour could not, from the grave. A better buckler I can soon regain, But who can get another life again?
Archilochus
"Bush Derangement Syndrome" (BDS) is a term, not a recognized medical condition, used to describe the intense negative reactions to former President George W. Bush, his policies, and even his existence, often perceived as excessive or irrational. The term, coined by Charles Krauthammer, suggests a form of paranoia or irrationality stemming from opposition to Bush.
If you read carefully, I know it's hard for you, but my BDS was in response to your denigrating President Biden. An honorable man who served his country honorably. So, BDS (Biden Derangement Syndrome).
I'm fully aware the acronym was profusely used during the Bush NEO con era, Jan. 2001- Jan. 2009
PC virtue signals are the "othering passwords" Democrats speak that minoritarians reject (and are therefore othered). You are the party of the "othering" test. Soon, it will again be us. :)
Secular governments like Russia and China faired the worst in the killing of their own peoples in the 20th century. The 'communist' non-theological religion proved amongst the worst... and it was all about "the people". *tsk-tsk*
Isaiah Berlin, "Letter to George Kennan" (ideological father of the CIA)(2/13/51)
When armies were slaughtered by other armies in the course of history, we might be appalled by the carnage and turn pacifist; but our horror acquires a new dimension when we read about children, or for that matter grown-up men and women, whom the Nazis loaded into trains bound for gas chambers, telling them that they were going to emigrate to some happier place. Why does this deception, which may in fact have diminished the anguish of the victims, arouse a really unutterable kind of horror in us? The spectacle, I mean, of the victims marching off in happy ignorance of their doom amid the smiling faces of their tormentors? Surely because we cannot bear the thought of human beings denied their last rights--of knowing the truth, of acting with at least the freedom of the condemned, of being able to face their destruction with fear or courage, according to their temperaments, but at least as human beings, armed with the power of choice. It is the denial to human beings of the possibility of choice, the getting them into one's power, the twisting them this way and that in accordance with one's whim, the destruction of their personality by creating unequal moral terms between the gaoler and the victim, whereby the gaoler knows what he is doing, and why, and plays upon the victim, i.e. treats him as a mere object and not as a subject whose motives, views, intentions have any intrinsic weight whatever--by destroying the very possibility of his having views, notions of a relevant kind--that is what cannot be borne at all.
What else horrifies us about unscrupulousness if not this? Why is the thought of someone twisting someone else round his little finger, even in innocent contexts, so beastly (for instance in Dostoevsky's Dyadyushkin son [Uncle's Dream, a novella published in 1859], which the Moscow Arts Theatre used to act so well and so cruelly)? After all, the victim may prefer to have no responsibility; the slave be happier in his slavery. Certainly we do not detest this kind of destruction of liberty merely because it denies liberty of action; there is a far greater horror in depriving men of the very capacity for freedom--that is the real sin against the Holy Ghost. Everything else is bearable so long as the possibility of goodness--of a state of affairs in which men freely choose, disinterestedly seek ends for their own sake--is still open, however much suffering they may have gone through. Their souls are destroyed only when this is no longer possible. It is when the desire for choice is broken that what men do thereby loses all moral value, and actions lose all significance (in terms of good and evil) in their own eyes; that is what is meant by destroying people's self-respect, by turning them, in your words, into rags. This is the ultimate horror because in such a situation there are no worthwhile motives left: nothing is worth doing or avoiding, the reasons for existing are gone. We admire Don Quixote, if we do, because he has a pure-hearted desire to do what is good, and he is pathetic because he is mad and his attempts are ludicrous.
The term "secular" originates from the Latin word "saeculum", which initially meant "a generation," "an age," or "a period of about one hundred years". In Christian Latin, it was used to distinguish the temporal world from the eternal realm of God, referring to worldly affairs as opposed to religious ones. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Early Latin: Saeculum referred to a specific time period, like a human lifetime or a century. Christian Latin: The concept of saeculum took on a new meaning, signifying the earthly, temporal world, distinct from the divine and eternal. Modern Usage: In English, "secular" generally means something not religious or spiritual in nature, or related to the affairs of the world. It can also refer to things that are not controlled by religious institutions. Secularism: The term "secularism" emerged to describe the separation of religion from the state and other aspects of public life, promoting a neutral stance towards religion.
A destructive cult is a group, often with religious or ideological aims, that engages in harmful behaviors towards its members or others, including physical harm, psychological manipulation, or exploitation. These groups are characterized by totalitarian control, deception, and a focus on the leader's authority. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Key Characteristics of Destructive Cults: Harmful Behaviors: Destructive cults cause harm to members or others through physical violence, psychological manipulation, emotional abuse, financial exploitation, or even homicide or suicide. Totalitarian Control: Leaders exert absolute control over members' lives, dictating their thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Deception and Manipulation: Cults use deceptive recruitment tactics, information control, and manipulation to gain and maintain power over members. Isolation: Cults isolate members from their families, friends, and the outside world, making it harder for them to leave or seek help. Exploitation: Members are often exploited for their labor, financial resources, or personal services. Suppression of Individuality: Cults discourage independent thought, critical thinking, and individuality, promoting blind obedience to the leader. Disregard for Consequences: Destructive cults often disregard the potential harm their actions may cause to individuals or society. Mind Control and Indoctrination: Cults employ various techniques to manipulate and control their members' minds, including thought reform, emotional manipulation, and social pressure.
Nietzsche's "Last Men" or Ortega y Gassett's "Mass Man" do NOT care. They do not believe in "transcendent" concepts. They are content in their inter-passivity.
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There will be another fight for freedom. It's percolating right now. In the hearts of true American Patriots.
Means... not you.;-p
Enjoy your projections.
You can always move to Canada, Les. It's where all you "true Americans" went last time you fought for your freedom.
:-)))))
You do love to make up fu**ing stories. Just like your hero jackass tRump.
...of the tail between YOUR legs?
Don't have to project that. Biden did that for you in Afghanistan.
^^BDS^^
Bush hasn't been President for nearly 20 years.
...which is when the BDS term originated.
^^Cuckoo^^
from Google AI:
"Bush Derangement Syndrome" (BDS) is a term, not a recognized medical condition, used to describe the intense negative reactions to former President George W. Bush, his policies, and even his existence, often perceived as excessive or irrational. The term, coined by Charles Krauthammer, suggests a form of paranoia or irrationality stemming from opposition to Bush.
^^Still crazy after all these years^^
If you read carefully, I know it's hard for you, but my BDS was in response to your denigrating President Biden. An honorable man who served his country honorably. So, BDS (Biden Derangement Syndrome).
I'm fully aware the acronym was profusely used during the Bush NEO con era, Jan. 2001- Jan. 2009
Please. Where are all those Neocons today? They ALL Liz Cheney'd for Biden.
Believe your delusions. Does nothing to me. But I know they kept you all warm and d fuzzy inside.
And yours make you cold and rigid inside? )))))
Pretty possible. ;-p
//denigrating President Biden.
Like it possible to denigrate him MOAR... then demns did to him themself.))))
Flushed in toilet... like that dead guppy.)))))
Nah, he had flat feet.
Much like your own?
Try and keep up with your own argument, Les.... "warm & fuzzy"
:-))))
Mission Impossible. ;-p
As demn propaganda have no substance. Only hot fumes.))))
...and they call conservatives "reactionaries"... @@
No, they call real conservatives conservative.
They call MAGA deluded reactionaries.
No, they call us populists. Because unlike the Democrats, we're popular.
Only amongst yourselves. Classic Othering. MAGA and its FOTUS's modus operandi.
It seems to be a common human trait. Lingering from our more primitive ancient past.
PC virtue signals are the "othering passwords" Democrats speak that minoritarians reject (and are therefore othered). You are the party of the "othering" test. Soon, it will again be us. :)
...and you often forget and deny our "primal horde" nature.
Atavism isn't at twilight.
Yap. Because they took chair of True Conservatives))))
And found it SO cosy, that now they unable to leave it. ;-p
You really love your virtue signaling narative don't ya. And like everything else it is a false delusion.
Say something bad about Black people. Go ahead. You can't. That's the unwritten rule that gets you cancelled if you break it. Othering.
People are not the problem. Behavior is.
Too bad you don't recognize that.
Lester's Moving to Canada, or better yet CHINA would be a Very Good Idea!
Yet you can only affirm the behaviours of certain groups of people and are forced to only condemn others. Funny how THAT works.
:P
But that... is anathema in ANY religion.
Religion allows... NO, prohibits showing virtue. Substitute it with piety.
Yawn.
Monotheistic religions in particular.
Yeah, yeah, yeah... and where we can find thriving and prospering, existing polytheistic religion today???))))
Yawn. You are so boringly stupid, when you trying to insert some "smart" remark.))))
But. That's what entertaining here. Yawn.
...and yes, woke IS a religion.
Secular governments like Russia and China faired the worst in the killing of their own peoples in the 20th century. The 'communist' non-theological religion proved amongst the worst... and it was all about "the people". *tsk-tsk*
'''they had such 'good' intentions. @@
Isaiah Berlin, "Letter to George Kennan" (ideological father of the CIA)(2/13/51)
When armies were slaughtered by other armies in the course of history, we might be appalled by the carnage and turn pacifist; but our horror acquires a new dimension when we read about children, or for that matter grown-up men and women, whom the Nazis loaded into trains bound for gas chambers, telling them that they were going to emigrate to some happier place. Why does this deception, which may in fact have diminished the anguish of the victims, arouse a really unutterable kind of horror in us? The spectacle, I mean, of the victims marching off in happy ignorance of their doom amid the smiling faces of their tormentors? Surely because we cannot bear the thought of human beings denied their last rights--of knowing the truth, of acting with at least the freedom of the condemned, of being able to face their destruction with fear or courage, according to their temperaments, but at least as human beings, armed with the power of choice. It is the denial to human beings of the possibility of choice, the getting them into one's power, the twisting them this way and that in accordance with one's whim, the destruction of their personality by creating unequal moral terms between the gaoler and the victim, whereby the gaoler knows what he is doing, and why, and plays upon the victim, i.e. treats him as a mere object and not as a subject whose motives, views, intentions have any intrinsic weight whatever--by destroying the very possibility of his having views, notions of a relevant kind--that is what cannot be borne at all.
What else horrifies us about unscrupulousness if not this? Why is the thought of someone twisting someone else round his little finger, even in innocent contexts, so beastly (for instance in Dostoevsky's Dyadyushkin son [Uncle's Dream, a novella published in 1859], which the Moscow Arts Theatre used to act so well and so cruelly)? After all, the victim may prefer to have no responsibility; the slave be happier in his slavery. Certainly we do not detest this kind of destruction of liberty merely because it denies liberty of action; there is a far greater horror in depriving men of the very capacity for freedom--that is the real sin against the Holy Ghost. Everything else is bearable so long as the possibility of goodness--of a state of affairs in which men freely choose, disinterestedly seek ends for their own sake--is still open, however much suffering they may have gone through. Their souls are destroyed only when this is no longer possible. It is when the desire for choice is broken that what men do thereby loses all moral value, and actions lose all significance (in terms of good and evil) in their own eyes; that is what is meant by destroying people's self-respect, by turning them, in your words, into rags. This is the ultimate horror because in such a situation there are no worthwhile motives left: nothing is worth doing or avoiding, the reasons for existing are gone. We admire Don Quixote, if we do, because he has a pure-hearted desire to do what is good, and he is pathetic because he is mad and his attempts are ludicrous.
//Secular governments like Russia and China
Secular???
In what f*g way?)))))
The term "secular" originates from the Latin word "saeculum", which initially meant "a generation," "an age," or "a period of about one hundred years". In Christian Latin, it was used to distinguish the temporal world from the eternal realm of God, referring to worldly affairs as opposed to religious ones.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Early Latin:
Saeculum referred to a specific time period, like a human lifetime or a century.
Christian Latin:
The concept of saeculum took on a new meaning, signifying the earthly, temporal world, distinct from the divine and eternal.
Modern Usage:
In English, "secular" generally means something not religious or spiritual in nature, or related to the affairs of the world. It can also refer to things that are not controlled by religious institutions.
Secularism:
The term "secularism" emerged to describe the separation of religion from the state and other aspects of public life, promoting a neutral stance towards religion.
non-Theistic? The State as god.
non-transcendant & therefore emergent
No "Station 11" to contemplate as a source for change.
...a point "outside" the formal system.
Do you think mere villagers CARE... about any such thing.
Well, that's because you have had not punched to your nose, for using such an "obscene" lexic. For being "too smart". ;-p
Cult.
Destructive cult.
Here. Enlight yourself.
A destructive cult is a group, often with religious or ideological aims, that engages in harmful behaviors towards its members or others, including physical harm, psychological manipulation, or exploitation. These groups are characterized by totalitarian control, deception, and a focus on the leader's authority.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Key Characteristics of Destructive Cults:
Harmful Behaviors:
Destructive cults cause harm to members or others through physical violence, psychological manipulation, emotional abuse, financial exploitation, or even homicide or suicide.
Totalitarian Control:
Leaders exert absolute control over members' lives, dictating their thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.
Deception and Manipulation:
Cults use deceptive recruitment tactics, information control, and manipulation to gain and maintain power over members.
Isolation:
Cults isolate members from their families, friends, and the outside world, making it harder for them to leave or seek help.
Exploitation:
Members are often exploited for their labor, financial resources, or personal services.
Suppression of Individuality:
Cults discourage independent thought, critical thinking, and individuality, promoting blind obedience to the leader.
Disregard for Consequences:
Destructive cults often disregard the potential harm their actions may cause to individuals or society.
Mind Control and Indoctrination:
Cults employ various techniques to manipulate and control their members' minds, including thought reform, emotional manipulation, and social pressure.
The kitsch ethics of mass men.
Nietzsche's "Last Men" or Ortega y Gassett's "Mass Man" do NOT care. They do not believe in "transcendent" concepts. They are content in their inter-passivity.
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